Which Yaris

[Q.S.]

I am looking to change my wifes ageing Nissan Micra and was thinking about the Yaris as a good next motor (needs a 5 door not a 3). However, I have heard/read some downs to the later models of the Yaris so hopefully you guys can put me right.

The info I have says :- that the earlier ones (pre 06) are better than the later ones.

The 06 on 1.3 suffers from clutch/transmission issues

and one I'm not sure that I like, the later 1.33 (6 speed) has stop start technology. Is this a good thing? does this not cause extra starter motor wear etc.? is it something that can be switched off?

Any help/comments would be appreciated. If the Yaris is as good as my 02 Avensis, it will be no bother at all.

Many thanks for any help.

P.S. it's the Yaris v Corsa v Fiesta v Micra at the mo.

[cabcurtains]

Mate has 57' 1.3 5dr from new and has never had an issue, next door have a 1.3 3dr and have had no issues from new. The post June 2010 cars have 5yr warranties if your really concerned, personally a low mileage FSH Yaris should be hassle free, ours is.

[Lorna2]

I've got a 2008 Yaris and have no problems with it. Its a great car :) and I would highly recommend one

[Cyker]

The Mk1 is pretty bullet proof; The early Mk2s had some issues but they've mostly been ironed out in the later ones.

Can't go wrong with either TBH.

Just avoid the MMT gearbox and you'll do fine :)

[MikeSh]

... and one I'm not sure that I like, the later 1.33 (6 speed) has stop start technology. Is this a good thing? does this not cause extra starter motor wear etc.? is it something that can be switched off?

I believe the SST cars have uprated starters and some other parts (Battery and maybe alternator?) to cope with the extra duty.

[Q.S.]

Many thanks for the replies folks, much appreciated. I think we will go for a 58 plate 1.3 at the local Toyota dealership. Just waiting for a price on a Corsa 1.2 (local VX dealer) but am leaning towards the Yaris. Thanks again all.

[t-spiritpete]

Many thanks for the replies folks, much appreciated. I think we will go for a 58 plate 1.3 at the local Toyota dealership. Just waiting for a price on a Corsa 1.2 (local VX dealer) but am leaning towards the Yaris. Thanks again all.

My wife has the 2008 1.3SR Nav and is very happy with it.

I think you will find that the 1.33 yaris has road tax at around £35 compared with £120 for the 1.3 if that's an issue and of course the 1.33 has a 6 speed box.

Pete.

[Q.S.]

Have taken the plunge, just bought a 09 1.33 TR with only 11000miles on the clock. Collect it Thursday morning.

[Cyker]

Nice! Let us know how it goes! :)

[Q.S.]

Phew ! All is well, the wife likes it :D

Collected it yesterday as planned and she's been out with it today .She hadn't even seen it until last night, just left it to me. That way I get the blame if it's not right.